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 Day Trip To Fossil Canyon and Painted Gorge
By L. Bremner of DesertUSA.com
There are two points of interest near Ocotillo, Fossil Canyon and Painted Gorge. Fossil Canyon is known for it’s geological history and fossils. Painted Gorge is another area of geological interest.
Ocotillo was our starting point for this road trip. It is a quaint little desert community located on Interstate 8 where S2 heads northward into the southern region of the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. From Ocotillo we took S2 north to Shell Canyon Road, which is a graded road for approximately 3 miles. We continued on Shell Canyon Road until the graded road turns into a dirt road that leads into Fossil Canyon (also known as Shell Canyon or Alverson Canyon).
Continue reading Road Trip To Painted Gorge & Fossil Canyon
The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein
The Dog Who Blogs
What Happens in Vegas….Goes To Pahrump?
 Binion's Horseshoe Casino This next story is a little off the beaten path for me. Ya see, my road trippin’ blogs normally center around Nevada’s history in the Wild West, ya know, cowboys, Indians, prospectors, mules, that kinda stuff. But some of this state’s most intriguin’ stories are also some of the most current…and definitely some of the most bizarre. And I think I’ve found one that really goes to the heart of what makes this a facinatin’ state, and Las Vegas an incredibly interestin’ city. Here my friends, for your readin’ pleasure, is The Death of Ted Binion, as seen through the eyes of Mitch Kumstein. Continue reading What Happens in Vegas… Goes To Pahrump?
 One of Chef Ara's Recipes. Holiday Recipes For Indoor and Outdoor Cooking
by DesertRoadTrippin.com
I thought it would it would be fun to feature some of our favorite holiday recipes for the month of November. Some recipes are for camping/outdoor cooking and other recipes are designed to be made in the kitchen. Continue reading Thanksgiving Southwest-Style
The Misadventures of Mitch Kumstein Series (The dog that blogs)
Wovoka and the The Ghost Dance
 Ghost Dance Last August, I decided ta take a little time off and road trip from Las Vegas ta the Black Rock desert of Northern Nevada, where every year on Labor Day weekend, they fire up the Burnin’ Man festival. And for anyone who’s never heard of this event, its basically 40,000 wild and crazy free thinkers gettin’ together ta party. I think of it as Woodstock without Jimi Hendrix. It was my first time there, and it was an enlightenin’, mind-expandin’ experience. But ya know what, probably the best part of the trip was my adventures gettin’ there. I spent five days drivin’ The Road Warrior up Highway 95, and my misadventures included pickin’ up sum radioactive scrap metal around Area 51, gettin’ chased by the “authorities” outside of Hawthorne, and runnin’ into the ghost of Howard Hughes in Tonopah. I’m also a big Native American history buff, and one of my favorite stories explores the birth of The Ghost Dance. That’s right, that same Ghost Dance that resulted in the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. Continue reading The Ghost Dance of Jack Wilson
November Things To Do
Palm Springs, Palm Desert and La Quinta, CA
If you live in Coachella Valley or if you are planning a trip here in November, please check out some of the fun art walks, art shows, museums, farmer’s markets and fairs.
 Art Under the Umbrellas – Old Town La Quinta – Saturday November 7
The popular outdoor art show will be held from 10am to 4pm in Old Town La Quinta, just off Washington and Calle Tampico. Over 70 artists per show will line the lawns and streets of the charming village, presenting a wide array of exquisite art and jewelry to admire and purchase. Free admission, free parking, live music and wine tasting compliment exclusive offerings from a revolving slate of Southern California’s top artists. This is the perfect venue to find one-of-a-kind jewelry, hand painted silk, as well as trend-setting accessories and handbags. For more information, please call 760-564-1244. Continue reading November Activities In Coachella Valley . . . Palm Springs, Palm Desert and La Quinta, CA
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